Our Thanksgiving menus are meant to be adaptable: Prepare one entirely, or choose individual recipes to weave into your customary spread.

When the farmers at Stone Barns in New York gathered family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, they celebrated the livestock and the produce they had nurtured. (Serves 12)

appetizers
Warm Fennel-and-Parmesan Dip
Kale Crisps with Sea Salt and Lemon
Chilled Oysters with Apple-Ginger Mignonette
main courses
Dry-Brined Roasted Broad-Breasted White Turkey
Roasted Heritage Turkey
side dishes
Calvados Gravy
Cornbread, Bacon, Leek, and Pecan Stuffing
Cranberry-Apple Chutney
Parsnip-Apple Mash
Farro Salad with Oven-Roasted Grapes and Autumn Greens
Dumpling Squash with Cream and Sage
dessert
Cranberry-Port Sorbet
Black Walnut Shortbread Cookies
Gabrielle's Honey Pie
Pumpkin Layer Cake
Quince-Ginger Compote

Far from their families, a group of food-loving friends in Oakland, California, pulls off the ultimate potluck Thanksgiving.

appetizers

Mixed Chicories with Persimmons

Dungeness Crab Salad

main course

Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna

Tuscan-Style Turkey Alla Porchetta

side dishes

Prune and Sausage Stuffing

Greens with Garlic and Chiles

dessert

Heirloom-Squash and Pumpkin Pie

Rustic Meyer Lemon Tart

Puff Pastry Couronne with Poached Pears

The turkey is the undisputed star of the Thanksgiving table. But, the supporting players—namely, the richly colored vegetables that flourish late in the season and carry us through the cold months—deserve their moment in the spotlight, too.

appetizer

Bacon and Carmelized Leek Dip

Edamame Hummus

Cauliflower, Red Onion, and Chestnut Tart

side dishes

Sausage-Stuffed Red Onions

Roasted Mixed Cabbages

dessert

Chocolate Beet Cake

Chocolate Cabbage Leaves with Vanilla Ice Cream

It’s America’s most iconic meal at its picturesque best—a golden, crisp-skinned turkey with all the delicious fixings, inspired by Colonial recipes and presented with an old master’s eye.

main course

Maple-Glazed Turkey with Gravy

side dishes

Creamed Greens with Chestnuts

Sage and Honey Skillet Cornbread

Smashed Root Vegetables and Caramelized Leeks

Herbed Cracker Stuffing

Maple Gravy

Cranberry Relish with Pearl Onions

Roasted Delicata Squashes and Lady Apples

dessert

Apple-Pear Pie with Walnut Crust

Spiced Custard Mini Pies

While Martha appreciates a tried-and-true tradition, she is not of the “do it the same exact way” school of entertaining. This menu offers some new twists on tradition.

main course

Roast Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing

side dishes

Glazed Carrots

Baby Brussels Sprouts with Wild Rice and Pecans

Stuffed Pumpkin

dessert

Cranberry-Pomegranate Gelatin
Pumpkin Mousse

Cornbread "Turkeys"

Cranberry Clafouti

A beautiful bird, scrumptious stuffing, and easy colorful sides come together in this bountiful menu that gives you plenty to celebrate. (Serves 10)

main course
Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon
side dishes
Mushroom and Walnut Stuffing
White-Wine Gravy
Roasted Carrots and Potatoes with Dill
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Almonds
Roasted Pears and Red Onions
Maple-Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry-Pomegranate Relish
dessert buffet
Maple-Pumpkin Tart
Chocolate Black-Bottom Pie
Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins
Maple Cheesecake with Roasted Pears
Hazelnut Meringues
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Dulce de Leche

Family and friends will request these quintessential Thanksgiving dishes for years to come.

main course
Perfect Roast Turkey
side dishes
Tarragon Green Beans
Chestnut Stuffing
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Walnuts
Cranberry-Orange Sauce
dessert
Classic Pumpkin Pie
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

Serve your Thanksgiving meal buffet-style so everyone in the family can pick and choose to create their ultimate feast.

appetizers
Pumpkin Dip
Vegetarian Pate
Flame-Grilled Eggplant Dip
main course
Spice-Cured Turkey
side dishes
Cauliflower with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Braised Onions
Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
Chopped Beet Salad with Feta and Pecans
Honey-Roasted Squash
Cranberry Sauce with Dried Cherries
Escarole with Persimmons, Pomegranate Seeds, and Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette
beverage
Homemade Ginger Beer
dessert
Pear-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
Sweet-Potato Flan

A bit of planning and advanced preparation will help ensure an easy, stress-free Thanksgiving dinner. (Serves 10)

main course
Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
side dishes
Cranberry Chutney
Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing
Potato and Squash Mash
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples
dessert
Sweet Potato Pie With Pecan Topping

Deep-fried turkey steals the show in this Southern-inspired Thanksgiving feast, but the sides are just as memorable, and the meal ends on a majestic note: a towering sweet-potato-white-chocolate cake that's as dense and moist as a brownie. (Serves 10 to 12)

appetizers
Cranberry-Pear Chutney
main course
Deep-Fried Turkey
side dishes
Roasted Garlic, Sage, and Sausage Stuffing
Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash
Green Beans with Tasso Ham
Caramelized Roasted Parsnips
Spicy Applesauce
dessert
White Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake
Pear and Dried-Cherry Pie

When you follow our plan and prepare some of these recipes in advance, Thanksgiving Day becomes a lot more relaxing. (Serves 8)

main course
Maple-Glazed Turkey
side dishes
Cider Gravy
Cranberry-Grape Compote
Chestnut and Apple Stuffing
Glazed Squash
Fennel and Orange Salad
dessert
Pumpkin Pie

Fill your Thanksgiving table with a fusion of American favorites and rustic Italian flavors for a truly transporting meal. (Serves 10 to 12.)

appetizers
Pinzimonio
Mushroom and Celery Salad with Parmesan Cheese
main course
Herb-Roasted Turkey
side dishes
Chestnut-and-Sausage Stuffing
White-Wine Gravy
Savory Cranberry Jelly
Mashed Squash and Potatoes with Amaretti
dessert
Cranberry Tart with Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream
Pumpkin-and-Ricotta Crostata

Our time-saving techniques, recipes, and tips will make this year's Thanksgiving spectacular -- and spectacularly easy. (Serves 8)

main course
Roast Turkey With Sage
side dishes
Cranberry and Dried-Cherry Relish
Mushroom Stuffing
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans with Vinaigrette
Butter-Pecan Sweet Potatoes
dessert
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Get together with family and friends for a Thanksgiving feast that celebrates unfussy, tasty Southern classics. (Serves 8 to 10)

main course
Roast Turkey with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
side dishes
Bourbon Gravy
Pecan Cornbread Dressing
Stewed Green Beans with Bacon
Sweet Potato Casserole

On South Carolina's Sullivans Island, the Smith family offers a new approach to Thanksgiving, with guests enjoying each other's company while they cook, socialize, and eat all day long.

appetizers
Steamed Littleneck Clams
main course
Herb-Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
side dishes
Cranberry Chutney
Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar
Cream Biscuits
Cornbread Dressing
dessert
Pumpkin Pecan-Praline Pie
Perfect Pear Pandowdy

Set out a regal herb-rubbed turkey and a cornucopia of side dishes for an impressive spread that's easier than ever. (Serves 10)

main course
Herb-Rubbed Turkey
side dishes
Simple Stuffing
White Wine Gravy
Roasted Harvest Vegetables
Spinach-and-Cheese Puff
Herbed Mashed Potatoes
dessert
Apple Crumb Pie

On 300 acres of grass-covered hills, the Hunter family gathers to celebrate Thanksgiving with a Texan flair inspired by local ingredients and time-honored traditions. (Serves 12)

appetizer
Spiced Pecans and Pepitas
main course
Salt-and-Pepper Grilled Turkey
side dishes
Giblet Gravy
Cornbread-and-Biscuit Dressing
Stewed Green Beans and Poblanos
Glazed Squashes and Sweet Potato
dessert
Pecan Praline Tart
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Meringue Pie
beverage
Lavender-Infused Lemonade

Celebrate the oldest American holiday with this easy, classic Thanksgiving menu. (Serves 8)

main course
Roasted Turkey
side dishes
Cornbread Stuffing
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Glazed Pearl Onions
dessert
Chocolate-Pecan Tart

In many families, there's no diverging from the classic: turkey with all the trimmings. With many of these beloved foods gracing the table just once a year, favorites inevitably emerge from the family kitchen for generations.

main course
Roast Turkey
side dishes
Classic Light Rolls
Apple-Butternut Squash Soup
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Walnuts
Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry-Ginger Jelly
dessert
Pumpkin Pie
Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

This warm and comforting meat-free menu centers around a delicious loaflike "stuffing." Substantial sides, including a crowd-pleasing mushroom gravy, round out the meal.

appetizer
Vegetarian Pate
main course
Celery Root, Persimmon, and Swiss Chard "Stuffing"
side dishes
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
Braised Onions
Honey-Roasted Squash
Cauliflower with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Basic Cranberry Sauce
dessert
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pear-Cranberry Pie with Faux Lattice

Light and flavorful, this menu, which highlights local, seasonal produce with an assemblage of show-stealing sides, is a refreshing alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving spread.

appetizer
Fennel and Orange Salad
main course
Quinoa Pie with Butternut Squash
side dishes
Brussels Sprout Leaves and Crunchy Garden Radishes
Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Tarragon Green Beans
Cranberry and Dried-Cherry Relish
dessert
Pecan Pie

Prepare a classic feast with ease using this simple menu -- you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the day. (Serves 8 to 10)

main course
Salt and Pepper Turkey
side dishes
Pan Gravy
Bread Stuffing with Sage
Green Bean Casserole
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Balsamic-Glazed Pearl Onions
Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce
dessert
Pumpkin Icebox Pie

Inherited recipes and contributions from guests make for a warm, eclectic buffet for turkey-lovers and vegetarians alike at the New York City home of Perla Delson and Maitland Jones. (Serves 10 to 12)

main course
Spice-Rubbed Roast Turkey
Leek and Swiss Chard Tart
Harvest Galette
side dishes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans with Shallots and Breadcrumbs
Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Jalapeno
Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese
Roasted Vegetables with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Shiitake-Mushroom Stuffing and Sausage Stuffing
Aleppo Pepper Gravy
dessert
Cinnamon Custard Pie
Chocolate Roulade
Vinarterta
Apple Tart